Shrimp Melon Salad
This refreshing salad combines succulent shrimp with sweet honeydew melon and tangy feta cheese. It is a vibrant and easy dish perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Shrimp and Aromatics
- 1 1/2 pounds peeled and deveined shrimp
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
- 1 lime zested and juiced
Salad Base and Toppings
- 1 honeydew melon diced
- 2 heads frisee torn into bite-sized pieces
- 8 ounces crumbled feta cheese
- 1 tablespoon coriander seeds lightly crushed
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves sliced
Instructions
- Season the shrimp with the cayenne pepper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the shrimp in a single layer.
- Cook the shrimp for 1 minute, then flip them over.
- Add the shallots, lime zest, and 1 teaspoon of the lime juice to the pan, then reduce the heat to medium and cook for another minute until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through.
- Whisk the remaining lime juice with the remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a small bowl to create the dressing.
- Place the torn frisee and diced melon in a large bowl, drizzle with the dressing, and toss gently to coat.
- Divide the salad among plates and top each serving with the warm shrimp, crumbled feta, crushed coriander seeds, and fresh mint.